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Liberal conference - Bruce Kent on defence (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
At the Liberal Party conference in Eastbourne, veteran peace campaigner Bruce Kent claims that nuclear weapons offer nothing more than the ability to blow up the world. He pushes for a shift into a...
Liberal conference - Cyril Smith interview (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Cyril Smith MP discusses his return to the Liberal Party conference after a three-year absence. He dismisses rumours that he does not see eye-to-eye with David Steel, and gives his reasons for his prolonged...
Liberal conference - Davids Steel and Owen on defence policy (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
David Steel and David Owen speak to reporter Peter Spencer at the Liberal Party conference, where they agree that a mutually acceptable defence policy must be agreed in time for the next general election.
John Banham on CBI appointment (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
John Banham on his appointment as the head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). He talks about the future of British industry, the role of the CBI, and what he thinks about a possible Labour...
David Waddington on new immigration laws (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP, David Waddington reacts to claims that new immigration laws affecting Asian people are causing a log jam at airports including Heathrow. He defends the system of visas and denies that the...
Totally artificial heart transplanted (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male surgeon on the first totally artificial heart transplant operation. Speaker and interviewer look at one of the hearts and the surgeon explains how it works; he also describes the present...
Maureen McGoldrick returns to school (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Vox pop
Report on teacher Maureen McGoldrick’s return to Sudbury Infants School following her suspension by Brent Council pending an inquiry into an allegedly racist remark made by her. Includes press conference...
Maureen McGoldrick outside Appeal Court (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Maureen McGoldrick, interviewed outside the Appeal Court following its ruling that she can return to work as a teacher at Sudbury Infants School despite her suspension by Brent Council pending an inquiry...
Maureeen McGoldrick outside Appeal Court (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Teacher, Maureen McGoldrick, suspended by Brent Council for allegedly making a racist remark, is interviewed outside the Appeal Court following its ruling that she can return to work at Sudbury Infants...
Conservative MP to live on dole for a week (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Report on Piers Merchant MP and his family living on the dole (social security payments) and in a council house for a week to prove that the dole provides an adequate income. Includes interview with...